If I am preparing for CAT, do I need to prepare separately for CMAT?

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Konatham Abhishek | Scholar-Level 16

5 years ago

Major difference between CAT and CMAT is of General Knowledge questions, CAT question paper does not include GK questions, on the other hand, CMAT has questions regarding GK, so you need to prepare for that additionally if appearing for CMAT for which you have to read daily newspaper and you can als

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Shiv Taneja | Beginner-Level 5

8 years ago

No, CAT preparation mostly suffices for CMAT.

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Prerit Kohli | Contributor-Level 10

8 years ago

To simply put the answer, 'No'. You need not prepare separately for both exams. Preparing for CAT will ensure you have prepared 85% for CMAT as well. The syllabus would be General Knowledge section for which you should read current affairs. This can easily be covered by newspapers and magazines. Apa

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Nithin E | Guide-Level 14

8 years ago

If you are preparing for CAT your work is almost over for CMAT. I was also a student who prepared for CAT immediately after my graduation. The important things which you should look into while preparing for this exam are as follows: 1. Select one of the best coaching centers which offer quality educ

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Harshit Maheshwari | Beginner-Level 4

8 years ago

Major difference between CAT and CMAT is of General Knowledge questions, CAT question paper does not include GK questions, on the other hand, CMAT has questions regarding GK, so you need to prepare for that additionally if appearing for CMAT, for which you have to read daily newspaper and you can al

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Yashodhan Deshmukh | Contributor-Level 10

8 years ago

Hi, it's not necessary to study for different exams separately. If you prepare for CAT well, you'll be good with your speed and accuracy and then the difficulty level of CMAT being lower than CAT, it'll be easier for you to cope up with CMAT problems. But, CMAT will have GK part as well. So, for tha

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Nikhlesh Mathur | Guide-Level 14

8 years ago

No, not necessary. You can focus your studies for CAT and if you are able to focus on all aspects of learning then studying separately for CMAT is not required. You need to retain what you study.

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